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Appendix A Flashcards

1
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Absorb

A

To soak up or take in.

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Adverse Reaction

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A range of untoward affected (unintended and occurring at normal doses) of drugs that cause mild to severe side effects including anaphylaxis (cardiovascular collapse) adverse reaction’s are always underdesirable.

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Analgesic

A

Relieves pain without loss of consciousness.

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4
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Anemia

A

Lack of adequate oxygen-carrying ability of blood.

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5
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Angina

A

Chest pain caused by poor blood supply to the heart muscle.

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6
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Antiacid

A

Neutralizes stomach acid

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Antibiotic

A

Kills or slows down the growth of bacteria.

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Anticoagulant

A

Prevents the blood from clotting.

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Anticonvulsant

A

Control seizures.

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Antifungal

A

Interferes with the growth of fungus.

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Antihistamine

A

Dries mucus secretions in the respiratory tract; also decreases allergic reaction’s.

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Anti-inflammatory

A

Decreases and inflammation or swelling.

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Antipsychotic

A

Depresses the brain function or corrects chemical in balance in the brain.s

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Aphasia

A

Loss of the ability to speak.

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Axilla

A

The underarm area, “AKA” the “armpit”.

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Buccal Tablet

A

Tablet made to be placed between the cheek and gum.

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17
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Capsule

A

Drug that is placed in a gelatin-like container.

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Cardiac

A

Having to do with the heart.

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19
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Clean

A

Free of disease-causing bacteria.

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Colon

A

The large intestine.

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Constipation

A

Hard bowel movement that is difficult to pass.

22
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Controlled substance

A

Drugs that are potentially addictive.

23
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Decongestant

A

Encourages sinuses to drain.

24
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Discontinued

A

Medications no longer taken by the resident.

25
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Dose

A

The amount of drugs to be taken.

26
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Duration of action

A

The length of time a drug has a pharmaceutical effect.

27
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Electrolytes

A

Excretion of waste products by the skin, kidneys, and intestines. The main route of drug elimination is through the kidneys; other routines include feces, lungs, saliva, sweat, and breast milk.

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Elixir

A

Medication dissolved in alcohol and flavored with sugar. (Syrup)

29
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Enteric coated

A

Tablet with a special coating that does not break down until it reaches the small intestine. Enteric coated tablets cannot be crushed.

30
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Epidermis

A

The outer layer of skin.

31
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Esophagus

A

The tube-like structure that carries food and fluids from the mouth to the stomach.

32
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Eye ointment

A

Sterile semi-solid preparation for ophthalmic use only.

33
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Fracture

A

Broken bone.

34
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Hyperglycemic

A

High blood sugar level.

35
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Hypertension

A

High blood pressure.

36
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Hypoglycemic

A

Low blood sugar level.

37
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Inhale

A

To breath in.

38
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Inhaler

A

A device used to get medications into the lungs.

39
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Instillation

A

Putting a liquid slowly, drop by drop, onto a body surface or into a body cavity.

40
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Interactions

A

A situation where drugs interfere or alter each other’s actions.

41
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Laxative

A

Promotes bowel movement.

42
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Lotion

A

Semi-liquid preparation of a drug for external use.

43
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Lozenge

A

Disc of medication intended to be dissolved in the mouth.

44
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Medication

A

Any substance (over the counter) used to treat, cure, or prevent illness, symptoms, or disease.

45
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Meniscus

A

The concave shape of the top of a column of liquid.

46
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Metabolize

A

To break up into useable substances.

47
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Metric system

A

A system of measurement based on the decimal system.

48
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Narcodic

A

A drug that alters perception of pain and that, with repeated use, may result in physical and psychological dependence.

49
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Nebulizer

A

A device used to add liquid droplets in the air; usually used to get inhaled medications into the lungs.

50
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NSAIDS

A

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Reduces inflammation without the use of steroids.

51
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Ointment

A

Semi-solid preparation of a drug for external application.

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